Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3235, John Fesemire, Penn

SERVICE
NUMBER
Pension
Fesenmire, John or Fesmire, or Fismire,
N. 3235,
CONTENTS
Catharine

7005
Ms A 9
Pennsylvania
John Fusmine
of Philada in the state of Penns y l r ~ who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Handegger of the (German reg t ) line, for the term of 7 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 3 d of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 of March 1819 and sent to Richard Peters, Esq r . Judge Philada.
Arrears to 4th of March 1819. 10 28 31/31 $88. 49 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept. 48. ~
$136.49
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued Act 1 st May 1824
Continued on roll
Certificate on book to Benj. Hughes Esq r
Library Street, Philada
8th July 1820

John Lisemire pte.
Roseburg regt. 7 th War. 7 years
Admitted
Judge gen l certificate on file

District of Pennsylvania Feb 3
On this third day of April A.D. 1888, before me Richard Peters Judge of the District Court of the United States in for the Pennsylvania District personally ap- peared John Fencine, who being duly sworn deposes and declares that during the War of the Revolution, he served against the common enemy as a private soldier in the Army on the Continental establishment. That he enlisted in or about the year 1777, to serve for three years, in Captain Burtchett's Company in the German Regiment commanded by Colonel Stouffer and afterwards by Lt. Colonel Wetthro, in the service of the United States. That he faithfully served thereunto during the full term for which he had enlisted and until the year 1781, when he received an honorable discharge. That he is now 88 years of age or upwards. By reason of his advanced circumstances in life is in need of assistance from his Country for support. That he never has received or been allowed any Pension by the laws of the United States. That he is a resident Citizen of the United States and that his discharge has been lost or destroyed by accident and is not now in existence.
Sworn & Subscribed this 3 rd day of April 1888 before me
John his X Fesmire mark
Richard Peters

Henry Haag being duly sworn deposes & declares that he knows the within named deponent John Termini and that the facts stated in his deposition are correct & true, he this deponent having been an Officer in the same Regiment during the revolutionary war.
Sworn & subscribed
April 3. 1848
Before me
Richard Peters
Henry Haag

John Hissemine
Continued 7885
20 March 1819

District of Pennsylvania Philadelphia County ss.
On the thirtieth day of June One thousand eight hundred & twenty personally appeared in the Court of Common Pleas for said Said County (the said Court being a Court of record having a prothonotary, a seal, and exercising common law jurisdiction) John Hisemine aged sixty eight years residing in the Philadelphia Alms House, who being first duly sworn in open court according to law on his oath declared that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows, vizt.
In the German Battalion Col. Husak and Company commanded by Capt D. Burkhardt Date of original declaration 3 d April 1818 Number of Pension Certificate (7085.)
and I the said John Hisemine do further solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby, so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed the 18th of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed,
Sworn to and declared in open court on the thirtieth day of June 1820. before M c Wharty
his John Hisemine mark
SCHEDULE OF THE PROPERTY OF John Hisemine
I have no property of any description. I am by occupation a Tanner, but am afflicted with rheumatism to such a degree that I am unable to labor. I am in the like

tionary war," passed the 18th of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed,
Sworn to and declared in John Hisemire on the thirtieth day of June 1820. before J. B. Northway
his John Hisemire mark
SCHEDULE OF THE PROPERTY OF John Hisemire —
I have no property of any description — am by occupation a Tanner, but am afflicted with rheumatism to such a degree that I am unable to labor — am indebted fifteen dollars — have no children residing with me — and am in such indigent circumstances as to be unable to support myself without the assistance of my country —
Philadelphia County Pa
I, Joseph B. Northway Prothonotary of the said Clerk of Common Pleas for the City & County of Philada do hereby certify that the foregoing affidavit and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is — dols. and — cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this thirtieth day of June 1820
Clerk of the Court for the of J. B. Northway Prothon.

On the 2 d of October in the year of our Lord 1781, Mr John Fuesemier & M rs Catharine Brantigam were joined in matrimony by the Revd D r Kunze, pastor of the German Lutheran Church of Zion & St Michaels in the city of Philadelphia. Witnesses were Henry Sackman & Christian Nagel. The marriage was concluded after due Proclamation had been made in church.
That the above is a true Copy from the Records of the German Lutheran Congregation of Zion & St Michaels in the city of Philadelphia, I testify with my hand & seal.
Philadelphia March 6 th 1857.
Chs. A. Lemme, Pastor of the said Church.

632.
Pennsylvania. Phil a
Catharine Fesmire
widow of John Fesmire who was a Private in the Penn. line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of June, 1843. and sent to
Wm. H. Smith Pension Agent Phila.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book c 4. Vol. 1 Page 132

State of Pennsylvania { County of Philadelphia }
On this Eighth day of September A.D. 1838. Personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County and State aforesaid Catharine Fessie aged 82 years Resident of the aforesaid County, who being duly affirmed according to law, doth on her affirmation make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7th 1838. "Entitled an act for the half pay and pension of certain widows" That she is the widow of John Fessie deceased, who was a private during the Revolutionary War, and was attached to the Pennsylvania Line, as will more fully appear by reference to his declaration and proof filed in the War Department; Declarant further states that he received his pension under the act of 1818 and drew it until his death which took place on the 2nd day of September 1821. She further states that she was Married to the aforesaid John Fessie on the Second day of October in the year Seventeen Hundred and EightyOne by the Reverend Mr. Kunzi as will more fully appear by reference to her Marriage Certificate hereto annexed. And further states that she has remained his widow ever since his death as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
Affirmed and Subscribed
before me
Richd. R. Randall
Catharine Fessie her mark
George Lupton Pres. Phila. County Philadelphia Com. of P.
Robert Morris Esq. Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County do hereby certify that the Hon. Archibald Randall Esq. before whom the above affidavit was made and who has there

subscribed his name was at the time of so doing and still is a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Phila- delphia County duly commissioned and qual- ified to all whose acts as such full faith and credence are and ought to be given as well for Courts of Ju- dicate as elsewhere
In Testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 5 th day of Feb- ruary A.D. 1839
Thomas Dothman

State of Pennsylvania } County of Philadelphia }
On this Fourth day of April A.D. 1839 personally appeared before me an alderman and Justice of the peace, in and for the said County and State aforesaid, Catharine Nesmine, aged 83 years; who being first duly affirmed according to Law, doth declare and say, that she is the Identical Widow of John Nesmine deceased, who was an enlisted Soldier during the War of the Revolution. Declarant, further states, that in or about the year 1820, her Husband the aforesaid John, led a very intemperate life, and used her very cruelly, would often beat and drive her and her three children out of the house, and was often obliged to stay all night with her children in some secreted place: about the time referred to, he left her without any means of support, and in debt for house rent, more than the Value of the few goods they had, which she had valued by two persons, and found to be worth about Thirty dollars, being very poor she was compelled to take in washing for the support of herself and three children. She further declares that her Husband the aforesaid John Nesmine died in the month of September Eighteen Hundred and Twenty One, And that she has remained his widow ever since that period. Affirmed and Subscribed { before me
W. M. Barracough Alderman
Catharine her X Nesmine mark
I do hereby Certify that the above named Declarant Catharine Nesmine is a very respectable Old Lady, and that full confidence should be given to her Statement.

Statement, and that she is unable to appear before the Court to testify, on account of her bodily infirm- ity.
J. M. Morrison

Catharine Farnie Pennsylvania
Suspended
See let 13 Feb 1839 No. 1. Paynter
Act 7 July 1838

3743 Pennsylvania
Catharine Fess-mire widow of John Fess-mire, decd. who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 2d Sep. 1821 of Phil a in the State of Penn a who was a private in the German commanded by Captain _____ of the reg t commanded by Col. Hunsberger in the Penn a line for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Philad a at the rate of 80 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of Aug t 1839, sent card to J. J. Moore Philadelphia
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1839 $ 240.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep 39 40.00 $280.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by Book 4.
D. M. Gundry, Clerk, Vol. 2. Page 151.

Proof
WIDOW, &c.
am
File No. 3235
Catherine Fessier
Widow
John Fessier
Pa. Pa. Line
Act: March 3 d 1843
Index:—Vol. A , Page 233
[Arrangement of 1870.]

320
Sam d J Smith Ruskin a/s
Phila a April. 1843
Declaration of Catharine Desmarch-
Admit private p. 80
Send as above.

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7, 1838.
State Pennsylvania County of Philadelphia } ss.
On this Thirtieth day of March 1843 personally appeared before the Subscriber a Magistrate of the County aforesaid  Catharine Fesmire a resident of Kensington in the county of Philadelphia aged Eighty five years, who being first duly sworn  affirmed , according to law, doth on her oath  affirmation make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of John Fesmire who was a private in the army of the Revolution in the German Regiment and the annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of July 7, 1838, was in Eighty dollars .
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Affirmed to and subscribed on the day and year above written before Catharine Fesmire Witness my hand Nicholas Stokes
State of Pennsylvania County of Philadelphia } ss.
March 30 th 1843
I, John Laws a Magistrate in the county above named, do hereby certify, that I have the most satisfactory evidence, viz. my own personal knowledge, that Catharine Fesmire who this day appeared before me, and made her  affirmation to the truth of the foregoing declaration, is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Given under my hand at Philadelphia on the day and year above written.
Nicholas Stokes
I, Richard Palmer Esq. Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia county, certify that John Laws Esquire is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name, this Sixth day of April in the year 1843.
R Palmer Esq. Prothonotary

Washington Feb 8 th - 1939
Hon James L. Curran
Dear Sir
I inclose to you the papers of Catharine Gissmire and the Margaret Gish you will please have them examined
Yours Oh ly Insert
L. Bapst
H. R.

Philad a April 6 th 1859
J. L. Edwards Esq. Sir
Your Letter of the 13 th Feby last, in Reply to the Hon. S. Paynter was duly received; and in compliance with your instructions contained in said Report, I have the honor to hand you further proof in the case of Catharine, Widow, of the late John Nessine, which I hope will prove satisfactory to, and meet the approbation of the Department.
I am Sir
Very respectfully Your obedt. Servt Joshua D. Moore

State of Pennsylvania } County of Philadelphia }
On this Thirteenth day of March A.D. 1839. Personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the said County and State aforesaid John U. Fraley resident of the City of Philadelphia who being first duly Sworn according to law doth depose and say that he was personally acquainted with John Nesmire deceased, who was an enlisted Soldier during the Revolutionary War. Deponent further states that in or about the year 1820, the the aforesaid John Nesmire led a most intemper- ate life, and treated his wife Catharine in a very cruel manner by beating and would often turn her and her three children out of the house and she obliged to stay all night in some secreted place to hide herself and children from his fury. Depo- nent further states that he was personally acquainted with Catharine Nesmire the wife of the aforesaid John, at the time above referred to, and still is, and that in or about 1820, the aforesaid John left his fam- ily as he frequently would, without any means of support, and after he had gone, the said Catharine had the household goods valued, and were estimated at about Thirty dollars, being insufficient to pay the rent then due. Deponent further states that the aforesaid Catharine worked in his family for many years, and always found her to be an ind- ustrious hardworking woman though very poor, and has remained the widow of the aforesaid John Nesmire ever since his death in or about the year 1821. Sworn and subscribed before me
Richd. Russell H. Judge Com Pleas
John U. Fraley ##

I certify that the within named John W. Braly a Gentleman of known credibility, resides in the City of Philadelphia
March 31 st 1839
Arch d Randall Jury Com tee
State of Pennsylvania } ss. County of Philadelphia }
I William Ottinger Kline, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, do certify that the honorable Archibald Randall, before whom the foregoing affidavit was made, and before whom the above certificate in his own proper hand writing was made and Subscribed was at the time of so doing, and still is the Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for Philadelphia County, duly commissioned and qualified to all whose acts as such full faith and credit are and ought to be given as well in Courts of Judicature as thereout.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this 6 th day of April A.D. 1839.
W. O. Kline Prothonotary

State of Pennsylvania } ss. County of Philadelphia }
On this Fourth day of April A.D. 1839 Personally appeared before me an Alderman and Justice of the Peace, in and for the said County and State aforesaid. Eleanor Walter resident of the above County, who being first duly affirmed according to law, doth declare and say that she was personally acquainted with John Nesmire who was an Enlisted Soldier during the Revolu- tionary War. Declarant further states that in or about the year 1820 she lived in the same neigh- bourhood, and that the aforesaid John, became and led a very intemperate life, and cruelly treated his wife Catharine, and would frequently drive her and her Three Children out of the house, and com- pelling her to secrete herself and children from his fury. About the time referred to, the aforesaid John, left his family as he frequently would do, without any means of support, after he (John) had left his family his wife the aforesaid Catharine had the household goods valued and found to be worth about thirty dollars, which was insufficient to pay the Rent then due. Declarant further states that she has known Catharine Nesmire then the wife now the Identical widow of John Nesmire for many years past, and always knew her to be a hard working and industrious woman, and has remained the widow of the aforesaid John ever since his death which occurred in or about the year 1821
Affirmed and Subscribed } before me
Wm. M. Carrico Alderman
Eleanor her X Walter mark

I do hereby Certify that the above named affirmant 6 th Eleanor Walter is a highly Respectable old Lady, and full confidence should be placed in her Statement and unable to appear before the Court on account of her bodily infirmity.
W. M. Cannon
State of Pennsylvania } County of Philadelphia }
I William Ottinger Klein Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County do Certify that John M. Cannon Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavits and Certificates were made and by whom they were subscribed in his own proper name was at the time of so doing and still is an Alderman or Official Justice of the peace in and for the said County of Philadelphia duly commissioned and qual- ified to all whose acts as such full faith and credit are and ought to be given as well in Courts of Justice as elsewhere.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this 6 th day of April A.D. 1829.
W. V. Klein Prothonotary.

State of Pennsylvania } ss. County of Philadelphia }
On this Twenty Second day of January A.D. 1839, personally appeared before me an elder- -man and Justice of the peace, in and for the said County and State aforesaid, James Banes who first being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say, that He is personally acquainted with Catharine Fesmire widow of John Fesmire deceased, who is reputed and believed to have served during the Revolution- ary War. And further declares, that She, the aforesaid Catharine, has remained his widow ever since his death which occurred in the month of September Eighteen hundred and Twenty One.
Sworn and Subscribed before me.
Wm. Garrison Justice of the Peace
James his X Banes mark
I do hereby certify that the above Deponent James Banes, is a very respectable Man and full credit can be given to his Statement.
Wm. Garrison

V 4274
Catharine Fessine Pa
admitted Pa 272 $80.
died Sep 2. 1821
J. J. Moore Philadelphia
Wm. Lloyd
Wm

State of Pennsylvania ss. County of Philadelphia ss.
On this Twenty Second day of January A.D. 1839 Personally appeared before me an At- torney and Justice of the Peace, in and for the said County and State aforesaid, Mary Banes, who being first duly affirmed accord- ing to Law, took declare and say, that she was personally acquainted with John Fesmire who was an old Revolutionary Soldier. And Declarant further states, that she is personally acquainted with Catharine Fesmire, and that she has remained the Widow of her Hus- band the aforesaid John Fesmire, ever since his death, which took place in the month of September Eighteen hundred and Twenty One.
Affirmed and subscribed before me M c W. Orrison her Mary X Banes Deputy
I do hereby certify that the above named Decl- arant Mary Banes is a very respectable Lady and entitled to full confidence in her Statement.
Philadelphia Pa. 1/22/39
Robert Morris Esq. Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County as entry that John Mc Cannon Esq. before whom the above and foregoing affidavits were made and by whom the above certificates were made and

given and who has thereunto severally subscribed his name was at the time of so doing and still is an Alderman in and for the County of Bristol duly sworn and qualified well whose acts as such full faith and credit are and ought to be given as well in Courts of France as elsewhere
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand affixed the seal of said Court this 5 th day of February A.D. 1839.
Thomson Prothonotary

John Freeman's appl n for new cert. of pension
rec d 5 th May 1820.
Mr. J. B. Edwards. Rev. Department. Pension Office. Washington City.

Phil. a May 3 rd 1820.
Sir
I transmit the deposition of John Fournier an applicant for the renewal of his Pension Certificate, made according to the form you were good enough to send to me.
You will please to enclose the renewed certificate to David Caldwell Esq. Clerk of the Dist. Ct. U.S. of this Dist.
I am, very respectfully,
Yr ob t . Servt.
Th. R. Peters.
Mr. J. L. Edwards.

APPLICATION FOR A NEW CERTIFICATE.
City of Philadelphia ss.
On this Third day of May 1820; before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Philadelphia personally appeared John Resemine who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Balthazar ... in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of Pennsylvania that he received a certificate of that fact, under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War; which certificate, on or about the fourth day of September 1819, at or near the City of Philadelphia, was stolen from him, together with the pension he had received therefor by a certain Lavinia ... who was then and duly convicted & is now confined in the Penitentiary of the said City
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid.
John Resemine mark
James N. Darbax
at age
NOTES. The last four blanks are left for the applicant to set forth the time, place, and manner of the loss or destruction of the original certificate.
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated.